Sir Richard Branson — one of the world’s most recognizable business magnates, investors and philanthropists — has also now become the face and force behind the reconstruction of the British Virgin Islands, which were virtually erased from the map last week after Hurricane Irma struck.
The Ferries del Caribe Foundation announced it has established a support system for the victims of Hurricane Irma, particularly on the islands of Tortola, San Martin and St. Thomas.
Airbnb activated Sunday its Disaster Response Program to aid Puerto Ricans forced to evacuate from their homes in connection to Hurricane Irma as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance, the company announced.
While the assessment of the impact Hurricane Irma had across the island continues, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company’s preliminary report showed that major tourism infrastructure and attractions are “operational and the island can continue to welcome new visitors.”
Trusted traveler programs that expedite the process of getting through immigration and security lines at U.S. airports are gaining members, including in Puerto Rico.
Don Welsh, a specialist and world leader in the subject of destination marketing organizations (DMOs), held a meeting with Gov. Ricardo Rosselló arranged by Meet Puerto Rico with the objective of continuing to broaden the discussion on the future and opportunities of Puerto Rico’s tourism industry.
The Serafina Beach Hotel, a 96-room oceanfront property in the heart of San Juan’s Condado tourist district, is set to open Nov. 15, according to published reports.
Developers PRISA Group announced Thursday that Aloft Hotels will make its Caribbean debut at the $125 million District Live! entertainment complex at the Convention Center District in Miramar.
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, flanked by Highways and Transportation Authority Executive Director Carlos Contreras-Aponte, announced several federally funded road repair projects representing an investment of more than $112 million.
Plans to build a commuter train project connecting Caguas to San Juan, called Novotrén, have been derailed after years of development and interest from the private sector, Caguas Mayor William Miranda-Torres confirmed.
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced it will integrate the worldwide musical hit “Despacito,” by local artist Luis Fonsi, into upcoming initiatives to promote the island as a tourist destination.
Florida-based Silver Airways is looking to expand its Caribbean footprint through a partnership with San Juan-based Seaborne Airlines, the carrier announced.
Given the challenges and opportunities that new business models provide in the global tourism industry, Parallel 18 (P18) and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) have established a collaboration agreement that will benefit startups that participate in the business accelerator and the members of the hotel association.
A team of young Puerto Rican behind San Juan-based Local Guest unveiled Wednesday an online platform offering “experiential tourism” options as an economic development engine.
The confusion caused by the repeal of traditional July holidays and misleading ads about inns offering sub-par services caused Puerto Rico’s small inns to experience a delay in reservations last weekend, which nonetheless exceeded 90 percent occupancy, Paradores de Puerto Rico executives said.
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